Short-term parkingFew investors give much thought to the money they set aside for short-term goals, or dare to hope for much of a return in the current interest rate environment. But depending your time horizon, you might be able to do better than you think.

Economic growth boosts returns for China fundsWith a series of open-market reforms and an economy expanding by at least 8 percent a year, China has enjoyed unprecedented international investment – and investors have enjoyed double-digit returns.